Infinity Bell by Devon Monk

Synopsis:Matilda Case isn’t normal. Normal people aren’t stitched together, inhumanly strong, and ageless, as she and the other galvanized are. Normal people’s bodies don’t hold the secret to immortality—something the powerful Houses will kill to possess. And normal people don’t know that they’re going to die in a few days.

Matilda’s fight to protect the people she loves triggered a chaotic war between the Houses and shattered the world’s peace. On the run, she must find a way to stop the repeat of the ancient time experiment that gifted her and the other galvanized with immortality. Because this time, it will destroy her and everything she holds dear.

Caught in a cat-and-mouse game of lies, betrayal, and unseen foes, Matilda must fight to save the world from utter destruction. But time itself is her enemy, and every second brings her one step closer to disaster….

Review: The first volumewasfor mea realjewel, so I was curioustoimmerse myself inthe following novel.I was a littleanxious, afraid of being disappointed, but I should not have, because as alwaysDevonMonkblew me awaywith her ideas! Oh yes,because once again, the series clasheswith her originalityand hercharactersand itremainsamazingthroughout thestory.

We thus findour charactersimmediately after theend of the firstvolume.Abrahamwas seriously injuredbutMatildais determined tosave him.Accompanied by her brotherQuentinandNeds, they will try topass through theHouses radarto resolvethe problemsof timethat couldkill them allsoon.Thus, anold friendof the brotheris addedto the small group, forced to fleewith themfor fearof beingkilledherself. I enjoyedthe contribution of thisdoctor,to seeQuentinand shetogether,to understand that ifthe eventshad beendifferent, there could have been morefor them.The group wishes to come backtogetherat the farmof their childhoodto change the timeand arrange the experience thatmightcauseagainmanydeaths.

I lovedtofollowMatilda once afainand thosewith her.As I said, Devon Monkhas a lot offascinating ideasfor her story andwe’recarriedthrough thechapterswithout being able toputthe novel down.While followingMatilda, we also have thechance to discoversome chaptersfrom the pointof view ofSlater,ourvillainof the first volumeand I admit thatI was reallycurious to seewhat hisplans were now.He seems that he had a plan foreverything,but unfortunatelyfor him,everything is constantly changingand his forecastsshould alwaysbe reviewed.

Despite the problems, we discover the evolutionof the relationship betweenMatildaand Abrahamand it’s truethat I foundeverythingreally touching. Twodifferent soulswho manage tosupport oneanother andto advancethrough the trials. However, theirplan is noteasy to achieve, especially because of theHouseslooking forthem.Everyonewants somethingour heroes…SlaterwantsQuentin, others want AbrahamorMatildabecause of the previous events. Hopefullythey will manage to resolve all that butwesuspect thatit will not bethat simple. I was surprisedto finally see some allegiancesforming, some of which I would nothave expectedelsewhere.We have manyrevelationsin thehistory, manyverysurprisingindeed. But Iconfess that Idid not expectto havesuch an end! Ohno!It opensmany new opportunities, the world changes and I admit thatI’m reallycurious to see whatwill happennow. Many problemsmay beresolved,but are the new one appearingbetter?I donot know yetbut I’m reallyexcited tobe able to discoverwhat the authorhas in storefor usfor the future.

As you can see, I was once againcaptivated. Matildaevolvesgradually,realizing that shecan nottrust everyoneas she didbeforeand she isdesperate tosave the peopleshe loves.Ifyou do not knowthe series yet, I can only advise youto discover it.I know it iscomplicated to find an original story, but I can assure youthat thisisnot a problem with this one.But in addition tothat, itpresentsa mix ofconspiracies,alliances, love but also anexplosionof ideasthat delightsus completely.A storyto discover without delay!

Ooohlala! Quatre et demi étoiles!! (Haha, just attempting my rather rusty French) I love how enthusiastic you are in this review, Melliane. And the partnershp and relationship between the MC and her partner sounds fascinating and fantastic. I love it when a bond between two people touches the reader, too… only goes to show that we have connected so much with them that their emotions carry out from the words to the reader’s heart!

Oh, wow, I hadn’t even heard of this one, even though it sounds really good! Your review is very persuasive too 🙂 I will add the first book to my pile right now. With many thanks to you… (Where do you keep popping up these great unknown books?!? Awesome!)

I’m always really nervous to pick up the second book in a series too Melliane, especially when I loved the first book. I can’t help but fear it won’t live up to the bar set by its predecessor. Clearly that was not the case here, so yay for a brilliant sequel!

Sequels are always either makers or breakers. I hate that anxouis feeling you had before you start a new book and just wonder if it’s going to be as good as the one before it. SEQUELS HAVE SO MUCH TO LIVE UP TO SOMETIMES. That being said, it sounds like you had a fantastic time with this one and you didn’t fret 🙂

Whatever hesitations you have started this series has been blown to bits, I see. That’s great! Sometimes series starters are encumbered by world building and introductions is gets in the way of things. It’s great that all is well in this universe now. Someday I will try DMonk!

Wow, I’m glad to hear this one was even better than the first! I didn’t like her Broken Magic duology, but I think it’s only because it was a spinoff. I should have given the first book of this one a shot since it was the beginning of a new series.